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Why is it important for high school students to learn about slavery in the United States?

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Emily Owens

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December 5, 2017

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We the People:
A New Nation

Racial Slavery in the Americas: Resistance, Freedom, and Legacies

Videos from Emily Owens

Who are you and what do you do?
Why is it important for high school students to learn about slavery in the United States?
What was the transatlantic trade of enslaved people?
How did gender shape the experiences of slavery?
What is the difference between history and memory?
How are the history and memory of Confederate monuments different?
What is structural racism?
How was structural racism a part of the founding of the United States?
What is patriarchy?
How was patriarchy part of the founding of the United States?
What do historians mean when they talk about historical silences?
What kinds of sources can be used to show how enslaved people experienced their lives?
What are some common misconceptions about slavery in the United States?
How did enslaved people respond to and resist slavery?
How do racism and patriarchy intersect?
A New Nation: Introduction
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